Stats & Training
Minun's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Attack trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
Minun Weakness
Minun is weak to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Minun's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Garchomp can KO Minun with Earthquake (175-206%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (179-211%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Minun View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x175-206%KO Outrage105-123%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Minun View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x179-211%KO Rapid Spin30-35% Rock Slide45-53% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Minun is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a decent partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 5 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Minun easily with 38 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group. Pass egg moves like Discharge, Lucky Chant, Sing and 2 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Minun Best Moveset
Minun runs a standard setup attacker set. Calm nature with max HP and Sp. Def EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. Minus supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Minun best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Discharge
- Substitute
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Minun. Discharge and Lucky Chant come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Thunder and Thunderbolt and coverage across 8 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Minun in Black 2 & White 2
Minun Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Minun's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black 2 & White 2, Minun can work for a story run. 405 BST is average, but Electric typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Black 2 & White 2, Don't let Minun's 405 base stat total fool you. Volt Absorb is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot. Nasty Plot with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Volt Absorb on Minun. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Minun also gets Minus, but they don't compare.
In Black 2 & White 2, Electric typing gives Minun 3 resistances. Base 95 Speed is the standout stat. 405 BST gives it a workable foundation.
Game Availability
Minun first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves